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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.38, 341.32 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.38, 341.32 and 183.53 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.38 : 341.32 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.38/341.32 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.38x = 341.32 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.38x = 62,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,642.46/247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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